But Messi has dispelled any such rumours and says he will look to finish his illustrious playing career at the Nou Camp.

He said: "A year ago, we were all getting criticised, and we ended up winning nearly everything.

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or 2015

LIONEL MESSI has been crowned the greatest player in the world for the fifth time

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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or 2015

“My intention is to terminate my career where I started it in Barcelona”

Lionel Messi

“My intention is to terminate my career where I started it in Barcelona.

"It is a very special moment for me to be back here on this stage, winning again another Ballon d'Or after being there in the audience watching Cristiano win.

"It's incredible this is my fifth. It's much more than anything I've dreamed of as a kid."

Messi took the prize ahead of Real Madrid's three-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who finished as runner-up, while Neymar came third.

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Neither Messi nor Ronaldo voted for each other in their respective top threes, with the former choosing a trio of Barca team-mates in Luis Suarez, Neymar and Andres Iniesta, and Ronaldo also selecting three club colleagues in Karim Benzema, James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale.

But regarding feelings between him and Ronaldo, Messi insisted: "We've always had a good relationship.

"There has always been respect and admiration between us."

Messi - the Ballon d'Or winner in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 as well - secured 41.33 per cent of the vote this time, with Cristiano Ronaldo getting 27.76 per cent and Neymar 7.86 per cent.